"Mayor Griffin stated at the ribbon-cutting ceremony this past week that the quality of life in Buffalo will be maintained in the new decade by insuring that his administration will continue to protect and preserve the older homes and buildings as well as to plan for future new construction in every district of the city.

" 'Like many other American cities, Buffalo is undergoing a renaissance, but with a difference. There is an intensive property renovation and conversion under way, as well as new, single-family construction,' the mayor continued."

Steve Cichon– Steve Cichon, communications professional, pop culture historian, and publisher of BuffaloStories.com, tells the stories of Buffalo's past through The News' BN Chronicles. He is a local radio and TV veteran, historian and author of five books.